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Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs Socata TBM

Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs Socata TBM at a glance — top speed 841 vs 555 km/h, range 2,519 vs 3,304 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 3,354 kg, built 292 vs 1,000 units.

Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Socata TBM military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Socata TBM
Specifications
Beechcraft 390 Premier I Socata TBM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Socata
First flight 22 December 1998 14 July 1988
Year introduced 2001 1990
Number produced 292 units 1000 units
Average unit price $5 million $4.5 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 12.7 m
Height 4.7 m 4.4 m
Length 14.0 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 841 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 2,519 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 3,627 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,043 kgf 1 x 522 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Socata TBM?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is faster with a maximum speed of 841 km/h compared to the Socata TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 286 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 2,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Socata TBM?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Socata TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Socata TBM?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Socata TBM?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Socata TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Socata TBM?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Socata TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM entered service first in 1990, 11 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.